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Country Facts:
Austria vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Austria and United States by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Austria vs. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Austria is 32 383 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 11258% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
32 383 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Austria has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

0.0 mi
12 380.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Austria is Vienna, with a population of about 1 805 680 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

1 805 680 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Austria is Großglockner, its height is 12 461 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

12 461 ft
Großglockner
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Austria, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.9°F and was recorded in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

104.9°F
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Austria, the lowest temperature ever measured was -62.7°F and was recorded in Grünloch doline, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

-62.7°F
Grünloch doline
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

Austria vs. United States - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Austria is about 9 006 398, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
9 006 398 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.1 years in Austria and 80.4 years in the United States.

82.1 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 44.5 years in Austria and 38.5 years in the United States.

44.5 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.32% in Austria and 0.7% in the United States.

0.32%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.0% in Austria and 99.0% in the United States.

98.0%
99.0%

Language

In Austria, the main language is German, and in the United States the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

In Austria, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

26 719 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/179
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Austria: 55 649 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

55 649 Int$
Ranking: 8/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Austria: Euro (EUR). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Austria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Austria has right-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Austria - May, June, July, August; United States - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 95 USD
T145 USD - 182 USD
B86 USD - 112 USD
T189 USD - 263 USD

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